Friday, 1 May 2015

MAY 2015 GLOBAL ASTROLOGICAL OVERVIEW AND HOW IT AFFECTS YOUR SIGN.

by Leigh Oswald
(London-based Astrologer and Teacher)

This is quite an interesting month if a little tricky.
Importantly, Mercury moves retrograde on the 19th and will stay that
way until the 11th June. This will bring necessary reviews of plans,
delays, blocks, frustrations, and since he is going to be in his native sign of
Gemini, communications will definitely be askew. London, a Gemini city, may
find itself in a little bit of turmoil, possibly politically as a result of the
election and things will not be clear. In terms of the general election in
Britain, from observation of the birth charts of Cameron and Milliband, it
would seem that Cameron's chart is a little more fortuitous, but the person who
really has success written on her chart on May 7th is Nicola
Sturgeon, the leader of the SNP (Scottish National Party). She will be the
kingmaker almost certainly, but a complex hung parliament is almost certain,
but you don't need astrology to tell you that.

Before the 13th when Mars is in Taurus,
stubbornness and fixity is in the ether, but all month there is a definite
feeling of sleight of hand as Gemini dominates the zodiac. Days when block,
stress and frustration are particularly strong are the 3rd/4th and
on the 23rd, and days when there is much anger in the air and
international resentment on some level are when Mars opposes Saturn on the 15th.
Smoke and mirrors, deception and confusion are also around on the 9th,
10th, when Mercury squares Neptune, the 25th and 26th
when Mars squares Neptune and the 31st when the Sun squares Neptune.
The post UK election confusion/mess will definitely be evident. All is not as
it seems.

The positive and regenerative days are few and far between
but they are notably around the 6th and 16th.

Before the 12thTaurus and Scorpios, born
after May 13th and November 14th respectively will be
feeling the force of assertive behaviour from others if Scorpio and from
within if Taurus. Handle with care.Geminis born between May 29th and June 5th and Sagittarians
born december1st-7th will be most affected by Mercury being
retrograde from the 19th till June11th. These people will feel the
frustrations of delay and poor communications, so get essential things done
before the 19th.

Before the 7thGeminis born after June
14th and Sagittarians born after December 14th have blessings
of affection/romance around them and some feel good factor is around. After the
7thCancers born up to July 18th are likely to be
feeling full of life with luck in love and possibly re finances; at the least
it is happy time. Also Capricorns born up to January 15th
will likely feel an influence of much positive input from others and some
self-indulgence is in the air.

Jupiter is favouring strongly now Leos born August 5th-10th,
luck /travel confidence and growth is yours, at the least is protection and for
Aquarians born February 2nd-7th good but rather extravagant
times are in the ether but with moderation this can be a good period of
confidence and celebrations.

So too are Aries,
born round April 2nd-7th, going to be feeling in upbeat
mode with luck round romance, creativity and offspring. Also, Sagittarians,
born December 5th-8th, may well be feeling the power of happy travel
and with good long distant communication and expansive academic or
philosophical pursuits. Touched with favour also are Librans born round
October 5th-10th.This group will be benefited socially and from
friends, and Geminis born 3rd-8th are likely to be
feeling extra communicative, with wise and positive thought and with good news
in the ether.

Saturn is backing up in Sagittarius and readying for his
move back into Scorpio on the 15th of next month. He currently is reminding
Sagittarians born November 23-26th that lessons to be learnt and
reality check to face cant be avoided Geminis also affected if born May 22nd-26th will find that
challenges comes from others and for Sagittarius this seems to be from
within oneself.These two groups need
to be very grown up, rise to the challenges, be brave and look after the body.
Tiredness is part of the picture, but above all …get real. Equally Pisces
born February20th-23rd, need to be aware of blocks delays challenges
round work and authority figures and you need to have patience, self
discipline, realism and humility. Equally Virgos born August 25th-28th,
may have challenges round home/real-estate or family issues and hard practical
logistics, loyalty and duty and the principle of necessity may need honoured.

Aries born
April 7th-11th, now have the full force of Uranus (once every 84
years) on their case. For this group there really is a need to acknowledge the
power of change /innovation and indeed the unexpected. A time of considerable
disruption from within or externally is inevitable.. Uranus is the awakener and
enlightener and this can be uncomfortable but it is a wake up call to kick
start you into a new future or awareness, but do not be too hasty or throw out
throw baby with the bath water. Equally Librans born October 6th-11th,
need to be aware that others are currently going to bring disruption somehow to
your door and they may well be catalyst to much needed change. Also Cancers
born July 9th-13th are likely to be feeling the element of insecurity in their
lives especially professionally, or at best a deep discontent that says it is
time to change as you have outgrown your role as it is. So too Capricorns born
January 3rd-8th will be finding that the ground is shaking in terms
of their comfort zone, domestically or deep within the being … All is unsettled
and scary, but an adventure awaits and one has to remember that there are only
two certainties in life; and one is change..

Capricorns
born January 5th-6th are also being targeted by the once
every 248 year visitation by Pluto..This is a life-changing period that empowers by challenge and potential
end of a chapter, followed by a profound new one, often a phoenix out of the
ashes; the earth shakes as destiny is in the air. You are in transition.
Equally Cancers born July 7th-9th have Pluto
opposing their Suns, so intense experiences and maybe some powerful challenges
or power struggles from others, is a focus for you. The important thing is to
remember to retain dignity, to be squeaky clean and if necessary walk away from
dark or dangerous influences. Issues of survival, psychological and spiritual
are felt to be in the ether. At least that is how it may feel , even if it
isn’t.

This above influence affects to a lesser degree Aries
born round April 6th and Librans born round October 9th..
These people will find their domestic or career life in a period of real
potential ending, so a new chapter can start.Battles within oneself are part of the picture. These can be primeval in
power.. However if Taureans born around May 6th or Virgo born
around September 8th, then you have the knowledge that Pluto is
giving you the power of self reinvention, courage and you have the use of power
for the greater good for self and others now. Courage, and determination is
yours to empower and regenerate your life somehow.

These Pluto influences affect you for several years, so it
is an evolutionary journey.

Similarly if Scorpio, born round November 8th,
your ruling planet is bringing out the most positive Scorpio traits of forensic
insight, determination and power of communication that is far reaching,
powerful and effective. Pisces too born around March 6th will
have a sense of power in pursuing ideals, especially if working in a group
context. There is a leadership quality now within you. Powerful friends and
contacts are bringing benefits and evolution.

If Pisces, born round Feb 28th, then your
ruling planet is bringing a huge dose of either spiritual inspiration or an
artistic/creative input, but also extra empathy and sensitivity. Negatively it
can bring escapism, over idealism and confusion. This is a metamorphosis from
one state to another and a dissolving of the old ego and certain circumstances
is underway so a new sense of self and inner security is found. Have faith that
though this is a journey that seems blind, it leads to a redemption somehow,
but meanwhile keep as grounded as possible. Equally if Virgo, born
around September 2nd, beware that there is a danger of illusion
around or deception from others and you need to keep away from flaky people
whose agenda is far from clear and also beware of falling for a so called hero
to worship or a seeming victim to save, as they may well turn out to be
neither.

If a Cancer, born around July 2nd, then Neptune is
truly inspirational both in terms of travel and inspired learning. Sensitivity,
spiritual empathy and compassion are yours as is extreme creative drive and
aesthetic input, so enjoy. Idealism can be realised. Also for Scorpios
born round November 2nd, soul mates are around you, romance has a
real inspirational feel as are offspring and above all the creative font is
overflowing, with music /film/ the arts all being absolutely huge in your life,
or at least appreciation of these things like never before.

The Moon is full on the 4th at 13 degrees of Scorpio and new
on the 18th at 26 degrees of Taurus and after the 7th
when Venus moves into Cancer which rules Scotland, there is likely a great
sense of that country bathing in a happy and progressive light, again
suggestive that the SNP will be very strong and this will turn the political
system to some extent in the UK rather upside down.

About Me

Astro Analysis is the website of London-based psychological Astrologer, Leigh Oswald. Leigh has been a practising professional Astrologer for three decades.
Leigh is a qualified teacher and teaches Astrology when time allows. Her academic background prior to studying Astrology included philosophy, psychology, sociology and English literature.
Practising and writing about Astrology has allowed Leigh to bring together many of these disciplines. When she found Astrology, Leigh felt as if she had "come home".